Networks – Page 616

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    The Southwest effect

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    When it comes to being a role model, Southwest Airlines is virtually perfect, and imitators from around the globe have followed its low-cost lead. But as times get tougher even Southwest is debating whether to alter its no-frills approach

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    Low cost & regionals: Menu options

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    US carriers are boosting their efforts to sell ancillary products after seeing the positive impact of non-ticket revenues on the balance sheets of their European and Asian counterparts

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    Low cost & regionals: After the gold rush

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Entering the market and rapidly building up aircraft and destinations is the easy part for the management teams of low-cost carriers. The tough bit is making money doing it

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    Low cost & regional: Sales thrust

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    The regional aircraft manufacturers are enjoying their best sales period for several years, with turboprops and larger jets proving popular

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    Low cost & regionals: Branch lines

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    US regionals may have taken a body blow when the troubled majors renegotiated their flying contracts, but they have gained the ability to branch out in new directions

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    Joachim Hunold: Opportunity knocks

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    In just 12 months Joachim Hunold, the chief executive of Air Berlin, has taken the German low-cost/charter hybrid carrier public, bought a rival and entered the long-haul market

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    Low cost & regionals: Regional return

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    China has experimented with regional jets in the past with disastrous results. But could the time be right for the country to take another look?

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    Low cost & regionals: Arabian pioneers

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Four low-cost carriers in the Middle East have quickly emerged. Is this the tip of the iceberg or is it a small niche market?

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    Form an orderly queue

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    European and US carriers have outlined varying plans following the new transatlantic Open Skies agreement. So who is likely to do what, and when?

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    Never in any doubt

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Sir Michael Bishop, chairman of the UK's bmi group has more personal experience of the long road to US-Europe Open Skies than any airline leader on either side of the Atlantic. And after 30 years of campaigning his wait is almost over, and it will be well worth it for ...

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    Aer Lingus tightens procedures after handler locked in A330 hold

    2007-04-20T12:44:00Z

    Irish carrier Aer Lingus has amended its aircraft close-up procedures after an Airbus A330-300 started taxiing for a transatlantic flight with a ground-handler accidentally locked in the cargo hold.

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    Airbus lobbies General Electric to offer GEnx for A350 XWB

    2007-04-20T10:37:00Z

    Airbus chief lobbies General Electric to offer GEnx for A350 XWB following airline pressure for alternative to Rolls-Royce Trent engine.

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    Israel in talks with USA over F-22 orders

    2007-04-20T10:17:00Z

    Israel has approached the USA about acquiring Lockheed Martin F-22s as concern mounts about new threats to the country’s regional air superiority

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    Long-term plan to tackle CRJ cold weather flap failures pursued

    2007-04-20T09:55:00Z

    A long-term action plan aimed at significantly improving Bombardier CRJ100/200 flap system performance is on the agenda for an upcoming meeting between the manufacturer, regulators and operators.

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    Pictures: Heathrow's new control tower to open this Saturday

    2007-04-19T13:18:00Z

    Heathrow airport's new control tower will go fully operational on Saturday 21 April, according to UK air traffic services provider NATS.

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    Delta tree-planting scheme aims to offset carbon emissions

    2007-04-19T11:05:00Z

    Delta Air Lines unveiled a plan that it says will help offset carbon emissions associated with air travel.

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    Pemco mulls sale of commercial unit; receives offer from chairman

    2007-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Pemco Aviation Group is to purchase all of the outstanding capital stock of Pemco World Air Services, the wholly-owned commercial services unit of the group.

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    Brazil special

    2007-04-17T19:30:00Z

    Thanks to Embraer, Brazil has become a major player in aerospace. In this special feature, we examine the challenges facing the country's champion as a new chief executive takes over from the iconic Mauricio Botelho. We also look at the growth of Brazil's SMEs, the outlook for defence spending, and ...

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    Picture: Japan Airlines Boeing 777 enters service with special Oneworld alliance livery

    2007-04-17T14:42:03Z

    Japan Airlines (JAL) has celebrated its full membership of Oneworld, the global airline alliance, by putting into service a Boeing 777-200ER with a specially designed livery.